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4-6th Grade Book Discussion - In-person

Book Discussion & STEM Activity

2022-11-10 17:30:00 2022-11-10 18:30:00 America/New_York 4-6th Grade Book Discussion - In-person Join us for a 4-6th grade book discussion, followed by a fun STEM activity. Germantown Library - Children's Programming Room

Thursday, November 10
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-11-10 17:30:00 2022-11-10 18:30:00 America/New_York 4-6th Grade Book Discussion - In-person Join us for a 4-6th grade book discussion, followed by a fun STEM activity. Germantown Library - Children's Programming Room

Germantown Library

Children's Programming Room

Join us for a 4-6th grade book discussion, followed by a fun STEM activity.

Join us for a 4-6th grade book discussion, followed by a fun STEM activity. This month we will be discussing Unplugged by Gordon Korman.  Electronic copies are available for digital download via the Libby App or Hoopla and physical copies can be reserved and picked up at your local library. 

The discussion will be followed by a fun STEM activity.

Discussion Questions: 

  1. What is this book about? What are the main themes? 
  2. Jett is forced to give up all his technology, his phone, watch, tablet... How would you feel if you had to give up all your tech? Would you be able to do it?  
  3. What do you think of Camp Oasis? Would you enjoy it? Do you think there are any benefits of a wellness retreat? 
  4. What is Jett’s relationship with Matt? 
  5. Taking care of Needles means something different to each of the kids in the book. How does taking care of Needles affect Grace, Jett, Brooklyn and Tyrell? 
  6. Needles is a cold-blooded reptile. What does this mean? 
  7. Jett seems to have a strained family life. Do you think Jett’s behavior has anything to do with his family? 
  8. At one point, Jett compares the people at the Oasis as an “ostrich with its head in the sand.” What does this expression mean and how are the people at Oasis acting like this? 
  9. What is Brooklyn’s relationship to Magnus and why does she try to hide it?  
  10. We often think that having more “stuff” will make us happier, at least that’s what Jett thinks. What do you think? Has Jett grown as a person by the end of the book? 

Looking for more fun things to do at MCPL?

Looking for something new to read? You can checkout electronic books right from our website!

Hoopla    OverDrive for Kids    Kanopy Kids 

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Accommodation Requests

Please place your request for English-language captioning or sign language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program you plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

GEN 1.0 10/27/2021

AGE GROUP: | Elementary School Age |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures and Discussions |

TAGS: | Indoor Program |

Germantown Library

Phone: 240-777-0110

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